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New Member
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What do you all grade this one. Strong D" mintmark on the reverse, or "weak D" mintmark. Thanks. Sorry about the shadows on coins but I am just learning how to photo.   Edited by 20trophy
06/13/2009 7:04 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 to CCF 20trophy! Very nice quarter eagle that I would grade AU55. I'm unsure if that's a strong or weak "D". Since this coin is often counterfeited with the "D" added, it would be worthwhile to have professionally appraised and/or slabbed by a major TPG. |
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 United States
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, to the community. I would grade this as AU-53. Very nice coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hello 20Trophy, welcome aboard! That's a nice key-date coin to kick off your first post, and the photos are pretty nice as well. Congratulations!
Some 1911-D quarters have mintmarks so weak as to be almost invisible. Your coin has one of the sharpest D mintmarks I've seen, so I definitely would call this a "strong" mintmark. Gradewise, I'd say AU-55. There is a touch of visible wear on the Indian's cheek and at the eagle's shoulder. Those are the design high points and are usually the first locations for wear to appear.
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New Member
 United States
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I think I might send it off for grading. Is this hard to do and can I do this without going with a dealer?
what grading service do you suggest.
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United States
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Welcome! As stated, the coin looks to be in the AU range, I'm calling it AU55. I would go with PCGS. You can join the "Collectors Club" and have direct submission privileges. In my opinion, this is the best TPG out there with the best slabs for long term protection. swcoin.ecrater.com
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United States
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It is almost imperative that this coin be encapsulated by one of the major grading services. The 1911-D is the stopper, the key to the Indian Quarter Eagle series. Only 55,000 were minted. In this condition your coin is worth upwards of $4,000.
Having it professionally graded won't be inexpensive - the membership for direct submission privileges will cost between $50 and $200 per year, and the grading itself another $50. Compared to the value of the coin, though, it's a small investment.
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New Member
United States
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Should I put it in a mylar flap when I send it in? How do you all package for processing.. To pcgs.
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United States
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Should I put it in a mylar flap when I send it in? How do you all package for processing.. To pcgs. PCGS will have all of that information available on their website and in the submission package. You'll want it in a mylar flip, and send it via Registered Mail. |
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New Member
United States
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I have collected coins for years but never sent away for grading. been out of it for 15 years. Super Dave and everyone that posted thanks for the help and grading. Will post when I get it back.
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